Precise feeding!

The Dairymaster SmartFeeder is a standalone feeding system designed to accurately dispense specialised feeding supplements to cows during the dry period.The SmartFeeder is a technologically advanced management tool that allows you to easily feed your cows on an individual basis based on body condition score, stage of production and health status while allowing you the relax with the knowledge that each cow has been delivered her precise feeding requirements.

Alltech who are experts on nutrition have worked on developing the Cow Centric programme which is based on feeding cows with the correct balance of energy and mineral feed and in turn they needed to be able to ensure that this feed has been delivered to each cow. Dairymaster who are renowned experts in feeding systems designed the SmartFeeder as a solution to deliver each cow her precise feeding requirement.

Fewer health problems & improved fertility…

For years an issue that has been seen on farms is how to get the right nutrition and minerals into each cow and how to ensure that each cow has been delivered the correct feed. Research from all over the world shows us that over or under feeding cows during the dry period can result in health problems, body condition loss and fertility issues.

Information at your fingertips!

The SmartFeeder offers the ultimate in two way connectivity to the users mobile phone and to a central Internet server.

The system incorporates many advanced technologies including having built in diagnostics and also a GSM mobile phone interface which allows the system to communicate with external systems or a user’s mobile phone.

You may communicate directly with the SmartFeeder by sending a text message from your mobile phone which allows information to be edited and retrieved. Furthermore the SmartFeeder may send you alerts if feed is low or you may receive a scheduled feeding report all directly on your mobile.

The SmartFeeder also communicates with a central server by using the mobile phone network to connect to the Internet. Cows individual records may be monitored centrally by a feeding or nutrition expert. Furthermore there is a backup each evening of all data on the SmartFeeder.

More Profitable Cows…

Cows calve easier
Less retained cleanings
Less milk fever
Cows milk better
Cows cycle sooner
Easy to use
Saves time

Feeding management

Calculate feed easily

Using the Milk Manager Software offers many advantages as feeds may be calculated easily and dispensed automatically.
Define feed levels

Feed amounts may be calculated based on user defined feed levels, feeding to yield, body weights or stage in lactation.
Appetiser feeding
Out of parlor feed manager

The out of parlor Feed Manager is an add on module of the Dairymaster Milk Manager to easily control out of parlor feeders.
Save money by feeding right

Feed is one of the main inputs on farm, it is of utmost importance to use feed efficiently and effectively.
Better cow temperament

When the cluster is being attached feed is dispensed, this usually results in a more content cow.

Feeds can be calculated easily and dispensed automatically

Easily feed to yield, body weight or stage in lactation!

In automated parlors feed control can be connected to the parlor management system easily utilising its in-built high speed communications interface. Interfacing with the Milk Manager Software offers many advantages as feeds may be calculated easily and dispensed automatically. Feed amounts may be calculated based on user defined feed levels, feeding to yield, body weights or stage in lactation.

Appetiser feeding… Speeds up milking!

One of the most interesting features of the Dairymaster automated feed system is appetiser feeding. As each cow enters the parlor a small amount of feed is dispensed to the cow which encourages fast loading. When the unit is being attached the remainder of her allocated feed is dispensed, this usually results in a more content cow when the cluster is attached. Scientific trials have also shown higher levels of oxytocin are present when cows are fed during milking.

The out of parlor Feed Manager is an add on module of the Dairymaster Milk Manager to easily control out of parlor feeders.

Accurate distribution of feed…

The system uses data already in the Milk Manager for determining the amount to feed each cow. Feed amounts may be calculated based on user defined feed levels, feeding to yield, body weight or stage of lactation. The dispensing of this feed may be distributed over different feeding periods throughout the day. The benefit of this approach is that cows generally consume their total allocated feed and unconsumed feed is distributed throughout the remainder of the day.

Out of parlor feeders allow feeding to be controlled accurately and conveniently. Since feed is one of the main inputs on farm it is of utmost importance to use your feed efficiently and effectively.

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Discover the smarter way to feed cows during the dry period…

Precise feeding!

Fewer health problems & improved fertility…

Information at your fingertips!

More Profitable Cows…